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The English - A Poprtrait Of A People Autor: Jeremy Paxman Verlag: Penguin Englisch 5.00 CHF ISBN: 978-0141034941 |
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Jeremy Paxman's "The English: A Portrait of a People" (Penguin Verlag) is a non-fiction book exploring the history and character of the English people. It's not a dry academic treatise, but rather a highly readable and often opinionated account that delves into various aspects of English identity, from their historical development and social structures to their cultural traits and national psyche. Paxman's known for his sharp wit and incisive interviewing style, and this is reflected in the book's engaging, sometimes provocative, approach to its subject matter. Expect a blend of historical analysis, anecdotal evidence, and Paxman's own perspectives, offering a complex and often contradictory picture of what it means to be English.
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